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Quicksand council It’s not often you see four former mayors club together to call bullshit on council plans. But that’s what happened last week over Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Project Manawa - the development project for the blocks of land off Stanley Street downtown. Sir John Davies, Warren Cooper, Clive Geddes and Vanessa Van Uden wrote to the current mayor Glyn Lewers and councillors to say they “strongly oppose” plans to build new council offices there. They believe the “logical location” is the Ladies Mile land, which QLDC bought for $13.8 million a few years ago, which is “easily accessible with plenty of parking”. “Alternatively other options outside of the Queenstown CBD should also be considered.” It does feel like the community, and about half the councillors, are being railroaded into decisions about Project Manawa and, particularly, a $51 million new council building. There’s public consultation running on the proposal at the moment. It closes on Sunday, 17 December. But, it’s limited to a technical and fairly incomprehensible land swap and the option of setting up a holding company with development partners Ngāi Tahu Property. That would be a council-controlled organisation, a CCO. We’ve seen with Queenstown Airport Corporation how difficult it is for QLDC to influence a CCO board, so that seems like a great idea?! Aside from that, in the consultation, there’s no box to tick to say you’d prefer council offices to be built in Frankton. There’s no information on other options for the land as a whole, or how much it might be worth on the open market. There are no figures on how much this total development will ultimately cost rate payers, or whether we’re getting a good deal. And there’s definitely no commitment to a proposed Performing and Visual Arts Centre, which is the attraction for many locals. Some councillors did question all this, back in August. They were told by Lewers, by council boss Mike Theelen, and by council staffers, that some of those decisions had already been consulted on and made - the option of QLDC relocating to Frankton was apparently dismissed as part of the 2018 Long Term Plan process. On other aspects, councillors were told it was ‘too early in the process’, and anyway, this is ‘just an enabling step’, no commitment, just to get the ducks in a row. This is the problem with QLDC, in my opinion. It’s either too early for councillors to make informed decisions, or it’s too late. And many of the decisions thus far have been made in a low interest-rate environment, before massive payments for leaky buildings, spiralling council debt, a 14% rates hike, and the lessons of Lakeview. I think they need to be revisited by councillors and the community, with a clean slate. Paul Taylor

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The Kā Huanui a Tāhuna team thanks the whole Queenstown community for their patience and support this year. We’ve made great progress this year and are ready to hit the ground running in 2024. You can see the landscape of work we’ve produced this year from the photos below, and – more importantly - out and about on the newly transformed streets of Tāhuna. With the end of the street upgrades and Lakeview infrastructure works in sight, our focus will be on Arterials Stage 1 and its final stage of works, which will be completed towards the end of next year.

Over the holidays we’ll reduce our site footprint (temporary fencing, traffic cones and machinery) as much as possible, so the community can enjoy a well-deserved break.

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Want to know more? 1 Rees Street 2 Birds eye view of Melbourne Street and Beetham Street 3 Landscaping at Lakeview 4 New streets at Lakeview 5 Upper Beach Street 6 Thanks for your patience during the nightworks on Frankton Road

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V5000 winner Cullen Rhind. Photo: Photos4sale

Ali Wilson was quickest woman and second overall. Photo: Photos4sale

Brutal Arrowtown race at hit with runners By Paul Taylor

Cullen Rhind claimed the inaugural V5000 title at The WILD in Arrowtown on Saturday, with adventure racer Ali Wilson second overall. Rhind posted a winning time of 8hrs 23mins and had no choice but to leave everything out on course with well-known Arrowtown economist Benje Patterson hot on his heels. Patterson finished second in the men’s race and third overall. Some 653 hardy mountain runners took on the various distances at the mountain running event, ranging from the 9km Beast of Beetham to the ultimate challenge: a 75km ultra marathon with 3900m of vertical gain. The event attracted a strong international field but no one could match the pace of Kiwis Cullen Rhind and Alison Wilson in the V5000 75km run. As well as winning the women’s category Wilson finished second place overall just 35 minutes behind Rhind, and over an hour ahead of her nearest rival in the women’s field, Eszter Horanyi of the USA. “That is one hell of a course,” Rhind said, at the finish line. “It was pretty brutal, I’m absolutely shattered.” “I was running with Benje for the first 40ks but he was having some cramp issues and I managed to get ahead. I was petrified he was coming round the corner for the last 10kms.

That person would be well-known runner Malcolm Law whose dream it has been to bring fellow enthusiasts together for a celebration of trail running while also raising funds and awareness for native habitat restoration projects in the trails where he loves to run. “The WILD has been five years in the planning, and much like all ultras it’s been immensely rewarding and you swear you’ll never do it again,” Law says. “But in truth we’re already and excited and planning ahead for next year’s event.” Christchurch local Vajin Armstrong claimed the inaugural V3000 title, in 7hrs 5mins, while Louise Murray took out the women’s V3000 title. Paulius Auryla covered 30km and a 1600m elevation gain in an impressive time of 3hrs to take out the men’s V1600 title, while Nancy Jiang charged home for the win in the women’s V1600, wrapping up a big week which saw her take out second place in the Kepler Challenge last weekend. Kate Morrison backed up her win in Friday’s 9km Beast of Beetham, digging deep to record the fastest time in the women’s field for the 11km Beast of Brow on Saturday, while Finn Lydon, on his OE from Scotland, was the fastest man on the Brow course, charging home in 1hr 21mins, and describing the course as “relentless”.

“The last hill almost killed me, whoever put it in the course deserves a special place in hell!”

Unstoppable Zoi wins again By Paul Taylor

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has continued her dominance in women’s snowboarding, claiming the win at the FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup in Edmonton, Canada, in a star-studded field. The Wānaka 22-year-old stomped a switch backside 1260 with a tail grab, scoring a whopping 97.25 for the trick, the highest score of the day in both the women and men’s competition “I have been working on the switch backside 1260 for the last six months, it’s a super technical and scary trick so I was super happy to put it down in competition,” she says. She also hit huge backside double 1080 with a melon grab in her third run, to seal the win in his first comp of the season. Arrowtown’s Lyon Farrell, 25, was hunting for a podium in the men’s final, trying to hit a hugely technical backside 1800, but he came unstuck on the landing and had to settle for ninth place. Meanwhile, Lake Hāwea 15-year-old Luke Harrold claimed a stunning silver medal in his World Cup debut, at the FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup held at Secret Garden Resort in China. “It’s crazy, I can’t put words to it, coming here and getting silver is a massive dream. My goal was just to land my run and leaving with a silver medal, well it’s a silver lining!”

Women’s Podium. From left, Mia Brookes (GBR) in second, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (NZL) in first, Anna Gasser (AUT) in third. Photo: FIS Snowboard

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Back on tap By Paul Taylor

After 82 days of boiling water, Queenstown residents and businesses can finally use it straight from the tap once again. Mayor Glyn Lewers confirmed on Friday that the council had met the conditions of a compliance order issued by Water regulator Taumata Arowa. The order was issued due to an outbreak of illness caused by the water-borne parasite cryptosporidium. Health officials believe the contamination was caused by human poo in Lake Wakatipu, either from someone defecating in the water, or discharged from a boat. Cryptosporidium then entered the water supply via the council’s Two Mile water treatment plant, which did not have the required protozoa barriers. Taumata Arowa ordered the council to bring them up to standard. “Our infrastructure team has installed new UV reactors at Two Mile water treatment plant and these are now fully operational,” Lewers says. “All of the live network reservoirs have been inspected and cleaned, and the local network has been flushed. “Taumata Arowai has confirmed our records and actions meet its expectations and provide the necessary confidence that the requirements of the compliance order have been met in full.” QLDC originally issued the boil water notice on 18 September. It covered The Two Mile WTP and Kelvin Heights WTP, which take water from Lake Wakatipu and distributes it to different supply zones. That supplies around 44,700 people with drinking water. Taumata Arowa issue the compliance order two days later.

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On 4 October, it was lifted for residents and business on the Kelvin Heights supply, which has the appropriate barrier, after it was isolated from the Queenstown supply. But, it remained in place for residents and businesses in the CBD, Fernhill, parts of Queenstown Hill and in between, until Friday. Taumata Arowai has since released a list of 27 councils that operate 84 drinking water supplies lacking a treatment barrier preventing protozoa from contaminating the water. QLDC is now working to install UV treatment to remaining plants around the district, along with the permanent solution for Two Mile. Lewers thanked residents, visitors and businesses for their patience and cooperation during what he described as a “trying time for all”. “I’d also like to extend my gratitude to the contractors involved in delivering this huge undertaking in an extremely compressed timeframe. The efforts of Apex, Fulton Hogan, Veolia, Pumptech, TEAM Projects, Iain Rabbits, Watershed and JTECH Solutions deserve special mention, but there are many more that helped to get us to this point.”

Now it’s a problem with the other end By Paul Taylor

After days of an horrific poo ponds pong, repairs are underway at the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council staff and contractors were on site late last week attempting to resolve an issue with the sludge processing and dewatering system at the facility, says Queenstown Lakes District Council Property & Infrastructure GM Tony Avery. “The system in need of maintenance is essential for keeping the biological processes that are responsible for the treatment of wastewater healthy” Avery says. “I’d like to acknowledge and apologise for the odour that has been noticed around the Frankton area. We hope to have repairs in place and the smell under control as soon as possible.” Council received around two dozen complaints about the smell. QLDC is providing daily reports on smell coming from the facility to the Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) Pollution team. Avery says the repairs are not related to the upgrades currently underway at the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve wastewater capacity in the district.

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STEVE ROUT Kiwi can do

Steve Rout was born with entrepreneurship in his blood. His parents Dick and Clarice Rout left a Hamilton dairy farm to operate U-Drive jetboats in Queenstown for two years. They never left - eldest Steve born on the day the old Bungy Backpackers maternity home opened in 1958. By six, Steve was driving the company’s Albatross boats around Queenstown Bay. “I remember the Fish and Game officer giving us a tonging up for driving between wharves aged under 10.” At 18, he’d logged 4000 hours of commercial jetboating and became the youngest in the country to gain his Restricted Launchmaster’s Ticket. Dick bought Hamilton Jets in the 1970s and they operated fishing and other charters all over Lake Wakatipu, including contracted mail runs to the highcountry stations for Fiordland Travel. Rugby, skating, and ice hockey were his thing. “Anyone who could skate made the ice hockey team, ages 10 to 40.” After labouring and contracting, at 15 Steve rejoined his dad as a skipper on the Cecil Peak barge. “We’d borrowed Hugh Miller’s digger to do some contracting work there. There were only two diggers in town and the council foreman asked if we could do some work for the council.” Steve and brother Richie bought the digger off Hugh, launching Rout Contracting – a business Steve and wife Jane operated for almost 40 years. It’s still in the family today, Steve and Jane retaining the gravel quarries. The 1987 sharemarket crash forced Steve to shed staff and move most operations to Cromwell to work on the Clyde Dam for three years until Queenstown picked up. Building causeways out into the Clutha River was potentially dangerous work. Their entire excavation for the Church Street underground car park was ruined when that was inundated with floodwaters in 1999. However, these faded into insignificance when pitched against building remote mountain roads in The Philippines, and in 2004 he was invited by Pacific Hydro to put in 13kms of steep roading in inland Fiji. “They couldn’t get anyone to go,” he says. “I’d only go if I took my own equipment and New Zealand guys.” He chartered a ship and sent 28 machines there, building 68kms of steep road using 400,000m3 of aggregates. They finished a year ahead and $8m under budget. “We were negotiating the last stage when the coup happened, so we exited.”

Job done - Steve on the wind farm project

After some GFC downsizing back home, Steve was brought in as construction manager on a geothermal project with 378 staff for an Icelandic company in The Philippines in 2013. He was then invited to do a geothermal project in Hawassa, Ethiopia, in 2014 – a city of 200,000, just 28 white people. “We were received with interest as we were so rare in the middle of Africa,” Steve smiles. “You either lived in a mud floor hut or a mansion. We had a seven-bedroom house with 4m-high walls, steel gates and razor electric wire above that. If we opened the gate 10 heads would poke through to see what we were doing.” A coup left them housebound for a month, no internet, no ATMs, unable to reach their project 17kms away where tribal fighting had erupted. It was dangerous work – 70 armed military once ran around his site searching out rebels, snipers already shooting some in the adjacent forest. “I had to front up to them as I was responsible for those guys. It was a hairy moment. We had to get our people out and gone.” Steve and Jane worked on an extensive refurbishment of a Ugandan power plant while tensions cooled on their Ethiopian green energy projects. His ‘Kiwi can do’ had that plant producing more than it did new. “Kiwis tell how it is and do what we say we’ll do. They love Kiwis.” Back in The Philippines as troubleshooter on an $86m, 16megawatt wind farm Steve sacked 420 guys in the first two weeks and renegotiated all the contracts. “Most of these guys clocked in then headed off into the bush. There was so much political corruption. The police tried to plant drugs in our vehicle to try and get rid of us.” He’d regularly turn up to death threat letters on his desk and at a supposed ‘health and safety meeting’ the sloppy guard dropped his shotgun which fired into the radio battery splattering another ex-pat with acid. “We took the guns off the guards after that.” Even more challenging, they built a $US136m, 3.2km, 6m diameter hydro power tunnel there, 550m underground, leading to the Bohol Sea. Daughter of Queenstown’s famous Earnslaw skipper Maru Bradshaw, Jane was an essential part of these projects, managing contractors and handling the money.

Steve (right) on a site visit with the Ethiopian Development Minister at Vorbetti Geothermal in Oromia Region

It was stressful, often 24/7 meeting various international timeframes. Steve and Jane sought solace in regular motorbike escapes to Europe and their annual pilgrimage home to the Muttonbird Islands. “Jane’s been going there her whole life, and this is my 42nd year,” he says, fondly.

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Tanoshi expands to Christchurch By Paul Taylor

It’s been almost a decade since Matty Yates and Scott Stevens called time on Queenstown nightclub Tardis and began brainstorming ideas for its Cow Lane premises. Tanoshi - a fun, back-alley, Osaka-style restaurant serving authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine - was born over a late-night sake with chef Keita Yoshimura. The trio opened in Cow Lane and then expanded with Ramen Ramen by Tanoshi on nearby Searle Lane, followed by a 100-seat restaurant in Frankton’s Five Mile, which is hugely popular with locals. Now, the brand is heading to Christchurch, with a restaurant in the thick of the city’s hospitality hub, the Terrace development, at 93 Cashel Street. Yates says it was a no brainer. “Christchurch has one of the most progressive hospitality scenes in the country, and when visiting the city for potential locations for the next Tanoshi, we were blown away with how far the city has come since the earthquakes,” he says. Yates puts the success of Tanoshi down to a combination of a good team, great food, hospitality experience, leadership and a little luck. “Scotty and I had Tardis for 15 years, and it was an institution, but we essentially grew out of it; there’s only so much Jägermeister you can mop up. “But we’d been in hospitality for most of our lives and we knew the Cow Lane site was really good. We were thinking about all sorts of different food concepts, it was meatballs at one stage, and then, just by luck more than anything else, we got chatting to Keita over a beer and a sake, and thrashed out the idea. “By 9am the next morning, we’d pulled the trigger on it, and it all happened very quickly after that.” Yoshimura has since returned to Japan and has opened a Tanoshi in Osaka. The cuisine in New Zealand is now led by executive chef Koji Kiminami, who was awarded ‘Best Chef’ in the Southern Lakes Hospitality Awards 2023. Tanoshi serves an extensive Japanese tapas selection along with some Osaka classics. The menu also features a ‘build your own ramen’ concept, allowing diners to personalise their bowls choosing a variety of base, broth, protein, noodles and toppings. The menu also includes a genuine Tonkotsu broth made from the highest quality pork bones that are soaked overnight, placed on a rolling boil for more than 12 hours, which is consistently topped up and stirred. “It’s a labour of love,” Yates says. “In fact so much so, that very few restaurants bother. But it’s worth it – after 12 hours, the magic happens when the broth transforms to a rich, creamy texture and flavour. Only then can the broth be truly described as an authentic Tonkotsu broth.” Yates says there’s some very good competition in Christchurch, which will keep the team on its toes. And, after its established, the company could look to expand further afield in New Zealand, with Wellington and Auckland on the radar.

New Future Bars Tex-Mex opens By QMG

Authentic Tex-Mex and the biggest frozen margaritas in town are all on the menu in Queenstown’s latest restaurant offering. Miss Rita’s Cantina opened last week in the hospitality precinct below the Skyline Gondola, the seventh venue brought to life by Future Hospitality Group. The new restaurant seats 145 inside, and 40 outside, with the interior featuring a stunning Wild West mural by renowned Wānaka artist Shane Walker. Future Hospitality Group co-owners James Ace and Bert Haines predict Miss Rita’s Cantina will become a new favourite spot. “It’s bright, it’s airy, and it’s all about having fun with your family or a group of friends, for a party or for no reason at all other than the sun is shining and we’re here to entertain you,” Ace says. The menu features tacos, sizzling fajitas, and Rita’s fried chicken, while frozen ‘Super Ritas’ margaritas come in six flavours, along with Mexican bottled beer, cocktails, local brews, and a tequila and mezcal line-up. Lunch specials at $16 from 12-3pm and Happy Hours from 4-5pm. Founded in 2011, award-winning Future Group runs Queenstown venues Margo’s, Little Blackwood, Queenstown Ice Bar, odd saint, Minus 5° ICE BAR and Little Mez.

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Housing crisis impacting volunteer numbers YouthSAR plans now on hold By Sue Fea Queenstown’s chronic housing crisis now appears to be being felt in the heart of important organisations and charitable groups that rely heavily on volunteers to function. Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) has been working for two years to launch locally with young people keen to get started and applications confirmed. However, plans have been delayed after a key head instructor volunteer has been forced to leave the district due to unaffordable increases in her rent. “We’re gutted, as we have wonderful support in the community with experienced Search and Rescue volunteers ready to assist,” YSAR national spokesperson Nina Crowe says. Longtime Land Search and Rescue volunteer and instructor Ed Halson has been a big instigator in bringing the three-year programme to the Wakatipu. The female instructor was experienced locally and able to commit to the necessary hours for the role. “Unfortunately, her rents rose unrealistically, and it just became prohibitable,” Crowe says. Greater work and living cost pressures and family commitments meant the other volunteers couldn’t commit to the schedule.

“It’s frustrating as everybody is so keen to see it happen,” she says. There’s even been great financial support to get the programme off the ground, and it’s taking off in Dunedin and Christchurch with heaps of volunteers. “It just means the rangatahi in your community are not getting the opportunities they could have. It’s a massive opportunity. Kids from YSAR end up on so many great career paths and it’s so beneficial to their physical and mental wellbeing,” Crowe says. Most return as adult SAR volunteers. The first intake was to start in February and Crowe says if a replacement comes through in the next month they can still start, otherwise they’ll have to postpone for a year. CAB Queenstown manager Tracy Pool says it’s a huge problem and they desperately need volunteers. They have to close a few shifts a week as the required volunteers aren’t available. “We used to have 40, now we have a base of 22, only 12 of whom are active.” Some older volunteers have left to look after grandchildren. The Buddy Programme coordinator for Family Works Southland, Nanette Bennington, says

they’ve had six Little Buddy families leave the district, due to housing and living costs. “We’ve had people say they’re going to move away because it’s too expensive.” Less Big Buddies are applying. “Workload seems to be the main reason as the workforce isn’t up to its usual levels.” Big buddies must also be settled in the area for 12 to 18 months. “Prior to Covid we had 30 matches and now we have 13, nearly 14.” Salvation Army corps officer and director of community ministries Andrew Wilson says they really need volunteers in the lead-up to the busy Christmas season. Pressures on families means less people are able to volunteer for organisations. “Every minute counts towards earning now.” One of the Salvation Army’s own student counsellors – an ‘absolutely invaluable’ Argentinian-born New Zealander with the team for close to two years, is due to be evicted in a month’s time and may have to leave. “We’re not immune to the housing situation,” Wilson says. Volunteer South regional lead Gillian White says she strongly recommends organisations change the way they engage volunteers and adapt in changing times. “Be flexible and think outside the box.”

Housing helper now faces prospect of no home By Sue Fea Ironically the woman who’s worked tirelessly clocking up to 40 volunteer hours a week helping those desperately in need of housing may have to leave Queenstown herself with just days to vacate her current rental. Queenstown Housing Initiative’s Hannah Sullivan says she hears it from people all the time - ‘I don’t have anywhere to live’. “Now, despite volunteering to help others with no place to live, I have a week myself to get out and I just can’t find anything suitably priced,” she says. The huge pressure of receiving the constant barrage of emails and phone calls from those screaming out for help, on top of 45-hour working weeks driving on a local construction site, has left Sullivan totally stretched. “It never stops,” she says. She and a friend found a three-bedroom Frankton Road house that was an unaffordable $1200 a week. The average is $300 a room, minus bills. She’s heard of many cases of people unable to keep committing to volunteering locally as the housing situation is driving them out. An Auckland teacher was planning to help Sullivan as a volunteer on the Housing Initiative after an approach to teach here, but nobody could help her find housing. The Housing Initiative was also contacted about a desperately needed psychologist who’d moved here to work in a mental health team. She had to leave within five weeks because she couldn’t find accommodation. “People are struggling between food and paying rent to the point of no return. It’s terrifying.” All of Sullivan’s friends are accommodating others so she’s looking at ‘a tent in a friend’s garden’ as an option. She enjoys helping people who are struggling but says it’s time to try and find some grant funding to keep up this much-needed role as it’s become too much for her voluntarily.

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Queenstown hotel developer dies suddenly By Paul Taylor

Multi-talented Queenstown property developer, musician and composer Kevin Carlin has died, aged 69. Father-of-four Carlin, who built Hallenstein Street’s luxury Carlin Boutique Hotel, is understood to have died of natural causes last weekend. Born in the US, Carlin lived a varied life, initially training as a chef before developing restaurants and a Californian catering business, which included celebrities such as Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Tom Petty and Olivia NewtonJohn. He toured with rock legend Osbourne as his private chef, and the business led him to develop a mobile kitchen, which he patented and sold to organisations, including McDonald’s, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. His career in property development began more than 30 years ago, developing properties in the US and multi-million landmark houses on Australia’s Gold Coast. In Queenstown, he developed Lakeside Estates, The Waterfront Hotel, and partnered with Australia-based Centuria on the five-star Radisson-branded hotel, which is being built on the corner of Brecon St and Man St. But his “beyond five-star” Carlin Boutique Hotel, with its Oro restaurant, was his most ambitious and memorable project. The $30 million hotel was built on a tight site on Hallenstein Street, rising seven stories. Carlin continued the build through the Covid-19 years, managing to avoid supply chain issues and escalating costs by having the foresight to order all the materials he needed beforehand and put them in storage.

Kevin Carlin. Photo: Kate Roberge

It opened in March 2022, just in time for the borders to reopen, offering guests everything from private butlers and chefs, to airport pick ups in a Bentley. The labour-of-love project was crowned the best new boutique hotel by the Boutique Hotel Awards in 2022 and won several other awards. Carlin could often be found performing in the hotel’s restaurant, for while business paid the bills, music was his first love. Trained as a concert pianist and skilled on multiple instruments, including guitar and sax, he released numerous albums over the years and composed many pieces, across different genres. In 2003, he composed 14 orchestral pieces for album, The Princess of Wales. It was performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and reached 23 in the charts.

To ensure jaw-dropping views for his penthouse guest and other floors, he paid for the power lines to be undergrounded in front of the property.

He later met Prince Charles, now King Charles III, at London’s St James’ Palace to present him with the album.

Restricted fire season back in force

A restricted fire season means a permit is required to light a fire in open air. You can apply for one at www.checkitsalright.nz.

By QMG

Declaring the restricted fire season, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says while the predicted El Niño weather pattern is still to eventuate, the fire danger in the zones is already increasing. “The recent wet weather increased grass and vegetation growth which is expected to dry off very quickly in the dry to very dry conditions forecast by NIWA over the next 35 days. This will create more dangerous fire conditions,” he says. “People are preparing for summer which often includes burning green waste or garden material from around their homes. And in the weeks before Christmas we see an influx of holiday makers moving into the area doing the same at their cribs and holiday homes. “People should not view green grass on their property as a sign it’s safe to light a fire,” he says. “People are often caught out with fire moving through what appears to be green grass that is in fact dry underneath.”

Last summer’s Mt Creighton fire. Photo: FENZ

Marsh says the requirement to have a permit during a restricted fire season means Fire and Emergency is able to more effectively manage unwanted fires.

Queenstown Lakes has returned to a restricted fire season until further notice.

“Our local team will be able to support permit holders to ensure they have the knowledge to light any fires safely.”

The Central Otago District fire zone spent a couple of weeks in a restricted season in September due to increased fire danger. A period of wet weather through spring meant they returned to an open season, but with the fire danger now increasing again, they will move back into a restricted season on Tuesday.

While controlled burns are still able to be carried out with a permit, the need to supervise any permitted burn is essential. For fire safety tips, applying for a permit, and more information about the activities you can and can’t do in a restricted fire season, go to www. checkitsalright.nz

Masterplan signed and sealed

incorporated in the final version.

By QMG

Queenstown Airport’s masterplan for $350 million of changes over the next decade has now been finalised. The plan, which includes a parallel taxiway, another aircraft parking stand, runway safety improvements, and the relocation of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft, was approved by Queenstown Airport board of directors on Thursday. It was endorsed by shareholders Queenstown Lakes District Council and Auckland International Airport Ltd, last month. Consultation on a draft version began in May, with some of the feedback

“We’d like to thank those who engaged with the consultation process and took the time to respond to our proposals,” QAC Chair Adrienne YoungCooper says. Before individual projects begin, detailed precinct planning will be undertaken to test the assumptions made in the master planning process and ensure each precinct is technically, operationally and financially feasible. It will also help establish the staging of the airport development. “As we progress to design and programme implementation, the QAC Board will review and approve detailed timing and prioritise the roll-out of projects,” Young-Cooper said. “This is an exciting stage for Queenstown Airport as we create an airport that reflects the best of our region and preserves its unique and special character.”

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Arts+Culture Fun for the kids at the libraries by Jess Allen

With summer here and school holidays looming, the Queenstown Lakes District libraries have launched their summer programmes for children. There’s lots going on including a Bookopoly Summer Reading Challenge, the 1,000 Books Before School programme, Santa Claus Storytime and more. Shana Makuta is the Children and Young Adult Services Librarian across the district, which includes the libraries in Arrowtown, Cromwell, Frankton, Queenstown and Wānaka. She’s been in the role for about five years and loves that our region’s libraries are an inclusive space for everyone. “I am passionate about literacy, access to information, information literacy – deciphering misinformation – and most importantly, instilling the love of reading with our local youth,” Makuta says. One of the summer activities that she is most excited about is the Bookopoly reading challenge. This one is open to children, high school students and adults. It’s the first time that the library have opened up their summer challenge to adults – you can take part in teams, too. Participants will complete tasks, which are listed on tiles around the Monopoly-like board, and can go into the draw to win prizes. You can pick up a Bookopoly reading challenge card from your local library, or download it from the library website – it runs until 1 March and you don’t have to complete the entire board to turn it in. “You participate by filling in tiles on the board, and as you do, you can go into the library and get a little sticker – it’s a house sticker, just like the Monopoly houses. Some of the tiles are really fun – for the kids some of them include high-five your local librarian, read your favourite book in bed, or read with a teddy bear. There’s high school ones and adult ones, which have some great activities like device-free for two hours, or read a magazine, make yourself a cup of tea and enjoy some downtime, and visit your local library. “It’s supposed to help children keep the reading habit going and to not succumb to the summer slide, which is when children stop reading over the summer break and go down a little bit in their reading levels, or lose some of their skills that they acquired over the school year.” The libraries also run the 1,000 Books Before School, which is a self-guided early reading literacy programme. It encourages regular reading to babies, toddlers and young children up to five years old – it starts when your child is born and finishes once your child reaches 1,000 books or turns five. Makuta says that reading aloud to your babies for just 10 minutes each day provides them with a significant increase in their readiness for school, exposure to diverse vocabulary, offers amazing opportunities for snuggles and bonding, and sets the stage for an early and long-lasting love of literacy. “The 1,000 Books Before School programme was achieved by funding from local community donations and from Te Hau Toka. The reading will help children to develop the literacy skills needed to learn how to read and write, and start them on the path to literacy,” Makuta says. For the rest of December, Santa will be visiting the libraries, with storytime in Arrowtown on 13 December and Frankton on 15 December. In the new year, the libraries will start up their Te Reo Storytime again. This runs during school term time, so will be back on the agenda in February. The start of school will also mark the return and introduction of other programmes to keep the kids busy, inspired and thinking. For more information on what’s happening at the libraries across the summer for children, you can head to codc-qldc.govt.nz or head to their Facebook page facebook.com/qtlakeslibraries.

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Sammy Fookes

Annika Thornton Head student Annika Thornton has emerged with a totally new outlook on life and appreciation for time in the outdoors, after completing Outward Bound. It’s been a “whirlwind” year of responsibility and Annika says she’s learned she needs to “share the load a little”. She’s proud of the new Feedback Forum, both digital and in person. “Students can more easily communicate with us, and we can point them in the right direction for resolution, whether it be queries about new water fountains, bullying or mental health issues.” She’s also been heavily involved with regional and national student councils, connecting with other high schools in the region to tackle issues together. A member of the new National Student Council, she says it’s already creating a strong voice in the media to effect change. She’s off to Wellington to study law and politics, international relations, and Spanish, and looking forward to continuing her love of Kapa Haka, jazz and salsa.

Deputy head student Sammy Fookes, a national junior athletics champion, Central Otago U18 Women’s Hockey captain and 2023 Proxime Accessit, says this year’s made her value time with those closest to her. “The happiness I felt seeing those I know experience and achieve awesome things this year has outweighed what I’d ever feel focusing just on my own experiences,” she says. Her biggest challenges have been learning to use Google Calendar and organise meetings. A generous scholarship – the University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship - which awards all-round achievement, will see her pursue a Bachelor of Science with a Biomedical Specialisation, hopefully using that as a route into Undergraduate Medicine. It’s a competitive ﬁeld but she hopes to become a doctor, mixing her love for constant learning, desire to help others and interest in the sciences. Sammy’s ultimate would be to provide medical care in developing countries with travel a high priority too.

Marley King Smith

Lachy Boniface Head student Lachy Boniface has made an impressive start to his international ice hockey career, all while balancing school study, 20 hours weekly training and school leadership. “I’ve had to sacriﬁce in some areas, but this year has deﬁnitely cemented me. I’ve liked collaborating with others and helping them grow,” he says. “It’s made me want to strive for leadership.” A member of the NZ Junior (U18) Ice Hockey World Championship division winning team in South Africa this year, Lachy says he’s hoping to get the captaincy of the NZ Junior team this year. His next goal is to make the NZ U20s. Leadership has been a team effort at school with fabulous lead prefects doing an enormous amount of work. He’s proud they could have an impact with a student-led Climate Change protest and a new school Breakfast Club initiative. “This was for anyone, no matter what background. It became really popular. There was no seclusion.” Lachy’s off to Otago University next year to study a Bachelor of Commerce, hopefully leading to private equity or investment.

Deputy head student Marley King Smith has been a force to be reckoned with on the water this year, competing, aged 17, in the NZ U19 Men’s 4X Rowing Crew at the World Rowing Championships in Paris. He’s won Otago and Canterbury (adult) single sculls, bronze at the NZ National Men’s Rowing Championships, and gold in national Maadi Cup events. The Central Otago Junior Sportsman of the Year says while he spent three months training in Cambridge and time in France, it was an honour to come home to perform at the school haka and waiata competition. It also meant so much to be able to run this year’s Legacy Seat project, putting some meaning and Maoritanga behind it. “We named it ‘Kanohi Ki Te Kanohi, which means ‘Face to Face’, highlighting the importance of face-to-face communication and eye contact.” In September, Marley starts a four-year scholarship at the University of Washington, in Seattle, known for producing top Olympic rowers.

Elise Edmonds Dux Elise Edmonds had already achieved Level 3 NCEA with excellence entering her ﬁnal year but decided to redo the classes and put her best foot forward. “Thankfully I did, or I wouldn’t be Dux,” she says. “Becoming Dux was never on my radar. I never even contemplated it.” She’s now hoping she’s paved the way for younger students to excel at non-core subjects with photography and philosophy among her top-level achievements. Her Dux award is also likely to assist eligibility to study at Sydney Law School, at the University of Sydney, with the option of a double degree in law and commerce, and Duxes usually favoured. She’s now got to wait for her January NCEA results to conﬁrm these plans. Whatever her chosen vocation, humanitarian “people work” overseas is hopefully on the horizon. As lead prefect of the school Wellbeing Council Elise worked on Pride Week initiatives and setting up Students Against Sexual Harm (SASH) at the school.

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Farewell to one of Queenstown’s most renowned artists By Sue Fea His incredibly realistic paintings inspired by the land he loves have brought him high acclaim around the world and his comedic dad jokes are among the best too. Renowned Queenstown artist Graham Brinsley, who could bring literally anything to life on canvas, lost his three-year battle with cancer in his kids’ arms on 1 December, aged 60. Best known for his amazing lifelike depictions of landscapes and Central Otago stone, he was equally talented at painting horses, dogs or nudes. Tributes have been flowing in from all over the world from fans, many of whom have multiple Brinsley paintings as features in their homes. Self-taught, Dunedin-raised Brinsley was just five when he declared he wanted to be an artist. The son of a Presbyterian minister and a creative, opera-singing mum who studied arts in London, Brinsley was encouraged in his gift, spending time painting with his mum in Wanaka. By 14 he was selling his work at street stalls. Given 25% by a high school art teacher and told he was “too commercial and realistic”, Brinsley went on to prove them wrong, deciding against Art School. Not one to conform, his kids say he was glad he didn’t, “because everyone just wears black and gets stuck in their lane with what they’ve been taught”. Brinsley was one to celebrate other artists’ work, like Douglas Badcock and Peter McIntyre, more than his own. “He’d gone more into realism and impressionism. He loved Monet and Van Gogh,” says son Thomas. The only one of his paintings he believed was ‘perfect’ sold immediately. He was most chuffed with his last painting of a horse and three dogs at Macetown. Just weeks ago he’d begun teaching daughter Alexia to paint, lying next to her while giving advice. “He did the sky on my Italy one,” she says, proudly. “I feel very lucky to have his paint brushes and paints and I promised to get better.” Brinsley was painting up until his last two weeks and always called Central Otago his “spiritual home”, celebrating local seasons in all their glory.

Graham Brinsley painting in Arrowtown

A talented snow and water skier, including barefoot, and enthusiastic 3rd Dan Black Belt in karate, Brinsley travelled to Japan to collect his honours. “He’d put his gi on and do it on the lawn, even chopping wood with his hands,” Thomas says. Samurai swords, daggers and Ninja stars dotted about the house, their dad was a “constant form of entertainment and party tricks”. Trophies for kickboxing also line the cabinet. He was an exceptional storyteller and talented theatrical, starring in a number of local plays and performances. A keen conchologist (shell collector), Brinsley was married young to former wife Jenny, his favourite ‘pick-up line’, ‘Do you want to see my shells?’ smiles Alexia. Brinsley took up scuba diving to further this passion. In his third year of BA studies, painting into the wee hours to meet demand – up to 40 paintings a day, he quit and painted full-time. He and Jenny settled in Arrowtown more than 30 years ago. Since then, thousands of his paintings have sold, many through Central Art Gallery where owner Julia Milley says masses of tributes have been rolling in internationally. “His artwork has touched so many lives, bringing great joy,” she says. “In recent years he’s become renowned for his amazing impasto oils. Such an incredible talent that will shine on through the many, many paintings that have brought so much pleasure to their owners over the years.” His kids’ biggest fan, flying to Australia for all of musical theatre actor Alexia’s shows, and having youngest Eleanor play guitar for him, Thomas says his father instilled a real love of music in him too. Brinsley’s life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service at the Arrowtown Rugby Club on Saturday, 9 December, at 2.30pm.

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CBD by Miranda Spary Miranda Spary is a tired, old, has been columnist that we feel sorry for. She used to write a weekly book column in the old Queenstown Times which was read more for the local gossip in it than the book part. She is quite lazy and very grateful if readers send in ideas about what’s been happening locally on miranda@queenstown.co.nz

NUESTRA VOZ

Por Daniela Díaz Soto ddiazsoto@gmail.com

Does anyone else feel sorry and embarrassed for the ZQN security staff doing that pointless job? We are told to arrive extra extra early because of the security queue (smells like a way of trapping passengers into spending more money). I arrived early and found there were far more security staff than passengers. Great. BUT they still moved us through at glacial speed. In most of the world now, there are signs saying TAKE NOTHING OUT OF YOUR BAG. Said bag goes through the scanner and if there’s any cause for concern, they inspect it. My right sneaker has travelled the world without causing alarm anywhere. But here? OOOHH - danger!! A huge red alert. If I HAD put an explosive in my shoe, I could have caused exactly the same amount of destruction in the airport before going through the security nonsense. Why do we want all our visitors to leave on such a bad note? I’ve seen young families having all their brand new bottles of sunscreen and baby lotion confiscated (yes I know they’re not meant to take liquids, but couldn’t there be a little latitude for people who haven’t travelled before?) I hear the staff in the Koru Lounge regularly have to calm furious frequent flyers who do know the rules but still arrive clutching their shoes and sponge bags after a bout of fusspot checking. I hope the UKGOLFGUY left on a good note - he has a massive following (guess what he talks about) and has been waxing lyrical about our NZ courses, especially Arrowtown which he said was “full of quirk, and just set up to have fun. The world needs more Arrowtowns!” Not that I’m biased or anything, that UKGOLFGUY is right Arrowtown is quirky and never more so than when the long lunch is happening. The tables are set up right down the main street and it was fabulous fun with everyone stopping to chat. I discovered that the girl beside me was none other than Daniela Díaz Soto who writes the NUESTRA VOZ column for all the Spanish speakers in the community in our own LWB. So great to meet you, Daniela! A long and lovely afternoon followed by lots of singing and dancing in all the bars and more merriment till the small hours. Francophiles will love the movie SIMONE: WOMAN OF THE CENTURY - it’s the astonishing true story of Simone Veil who became the first female president of the EU, after a lifetime of fighting for human rights. She was so brave and it’s hard to imagine how one woman managed to achieve so much. It’s been a sad week losing two wonderful local characters. The fun and naughty artist Graham Brinsley’s driveway has been full of cars for his last few months with his many friends and family spending time with him. And Margot Hutchison has flown off too - she only gave up skiing and golf a few years ago, had travelled all over the world, played the clarinet, taught the saxophone, taught English in China - what a life! Shane Woolridge said she was once asking about a sculpture he was doing in Dunedin. As soon as she heard it was of the famous conscientious objector, Archibald Baxter, she recited his poet son’s beautiful Otago poem - word perfect. She was an avid reader and so many of us will miss sharing her enormous library of books and recommendations. My linden tree is about to turn itself into the hugest, most fragrant flower of the year. Just before Christmas, it suddenly blossoms, (not very pretty flowers, admittedly, ) and a warm evening breeze sends its lemony honey perfume floating round the garden. The bees go nuts for it and so do I. Garden centres in NZ say it grows to about 16 metres (don’t believe it - they grow way higher!). While linden trees are utterly delicious, I discovered something equally so. Our neighbour’s son got married last week. Francesca’s pizza truck was catering and doing its usual scrumptious thing, when suddenly a pizza I never imagined turned up. WHITEBAIT PIZZA with aioli and lemon - bliss.

The Ghost Kitchen: un centro culinario para el crecimiento comunitario Emprendedores y trabajadores del sector gastronómico ya cuentan con un espacio común habilitado para todo tipo de preparaciones y eventos en Queenstown. Estoy hablando de The Ghost Kitchen (o ‘Cocina Fantasma’), un aporte a la comunidad ideada por los chilenos ‘Gatto’ Fuentes y Gustavo Aravena. Cuando comenzó su negocio cuatro años atrás, el ‘Gatto’ sorteó variados obstáculos, sobre todo para encontrar un espacio donde pudiera cocinar los ya hoy famosos Gattos Churros, un negocio que puedes encontrar en el waterfront, en el centro de la ciudad. “Yo venía recién probando un negocio que no sabía si iba a funcionar. Encontré un par de lugares, pero nada de lo que me sirviera. Esto provocó en mi una necesidad. Tuve la suerte de poder conseguirme una habitación que transformé yo mismo en una cocina, pude certiﬁcarla y salir con la idea de los churros”, relata. Tras el paso de los años y el éxito de su emprendimiento, tuvo contacto con más gente que atravesaba la misma situación que le tocó a él cuando comenzó, por lo que esta idea de un espacio común para los emprendedores siguió creciendo en su cabeza. Un sitio pensado para la comunidad de pequeños y no tan pequeños empresarios, que además cuente con toda la maquinaria necesaria y cumpla con los protocolos de seguridad e higiene. Este año, tras encontrar un lugar que había sido una cafetería y que no estaba siendo utilizado, ‘Gatto’ junto a su socio Gustavo decidieron lanzar su proyecto. “Le pusimos amor, tiempo y dinero para que quedara lo más propicio, bonito y profesional, y así rentarlo para gente que está iniciando o creciendo con su negocio”. Fue así como nació The Ghost Kitchen, una cocina comunitaria totalmente equipada para necesidades comerciales y privadas. Cuenta con freidora, horno convencional, mixer comercial, smoker profesional, refrigeradores, tablas para picar, áreas de almacenamiento y más. Y el espacio está pensado no sólo como cocina compartida, si no además es una sede ideal para eventos, cenas privadas, ﬁestas e incluso se han estado impartiendo clases de cocina. ‘Gatto’ está muy agradecido de todo lo que le ha entregado su negocio, especialmente en su calidad de vida en Queenstown, de la cual asume estar enamorado. “Y que ahora se sume la posibilidad de tener un negocio, en el cual también se pueda compartir con la comunidad, yo creo que es maravilloso. El generar dinero es una cosa, pero cuando se suma también una oportunidad en comunidad siento que tienen más valor”, asegura. “Estamos en el plan de poder ayudar a las personas que creen que su sueño no puede ser realizado por este pequeño y gran problema, como me sucedió a mí años atrás. Hoy en día quisiéramos poder darles el apoyo, para que puedan seguir creyendo en su idea y la puedan materializar”, concluye. The Ghost Kitchen 793 Malaghans Rd, Queenstown. Sector Flight Park ghostkitchenqt@gmail.com An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Te Atamira Christmas Holiday programme

EVENTS - MUSIC - ART THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES

COMMUNITY Whakatipu Reforestation Trust - Nursery Volunteer Sessions Community Nursery Volunteers help the trust grow native plants. Each year, the volunteers propagate and grow around 10,000, but the mornings also have many other beneﬁts including learning about NZ native plants in a hands-on, supportive environment and playing an active role in helping to restore the biodiversity of the Whakatipu Basin. No gardening experience is required, and morning tea is provided. Bring along water, a hat, sunscreen, and gardening gloves. When: Every Wednesday morning, 9am-noon, drop-in style Where: Jean Malpas Community Nursery, Poplar Drive, Jardine Park, Kelvin Heights

Santa Claus Storytime Arrowtown Library and Frankton Library have story time this week with a very special guest for the kids. Booking is required. To book Arrowtown, email arrowtown.library@qldc.govt.nz or call (03) 442 1607. To book Frankton, email frankton.library@qldc.govt.nz or call (03) 441 3680. When: Wednesday, 13 December, 10.30am (Arrowtown) / Friday, 15 December, 10.30am (Frankton) Where: Arrowtown Library, 58 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown / Frankton Library, Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Queenstown Food Truck Festival Queenstown has a new place to dine on a Thursday. If you are looking for something a bit different or a spot to hang out with your friends, the Queenstown Food Truck Twilight Festival is a worthy option. Head over to The Red Barn, home of the Remarkables Market, where live music will keep everyone entertained while also indulging in the delicious food offerings from some great food vendors. The bar is open from 4pm, providing an opportunity to try out some local beers, spirits, and wine. When: Thursdays, 4pm-8.30pm Where: The Red Barn, Corner Red Oaks and Hawthorne Drive Remarkables Park

Sip + Sew: Sewcialise / Repair workshop December’s Sip + Sew will be trialling a simple sewing evening where sewists can gather to work on their own projects, meet other sewists, share tips and tricks and have a blast, geeking out about sewing, textiles and the great British sewing bee. Sip + Sew workshops are a monthly event to enjoy some wine, great company and do some sewing! $5 KOHA. More information is online at tikkistudio.com When: Thursday, 14 December, 6pm-9pm Where: TIKKI Studio, 108 Spence Road, Lower Shotover

Classical Christmas Piano Concert Join the talented and hard-working Kinga Krupa piano students for their 6th annual Classical Christmas Piano Concert and enjoy some classical piano pieces as well as some Christmas favourites. There are two concerts that promises to be an afternoon full of fun and celebration. Bring family and friends and celebrate the Christmas spirit together! Koha donation in aid of our Charity Partner, Happiness House Queenstown welcome. When: Saturday 16 December, 2.30pm and 4pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Town Centre, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Te Atamira is getting into the holiday spirit with a pre-Christmas programme for the kids. Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle, the arts programme offers a range of creative workshops. There is a ﬁve-to-seven-year age programme and an eight-to-12s. Costs $30 for half day & $60 for full day. Book online at Te Atamira. Wednesday, 20 December Deck the Halls. Children are guided through various drawing techniques with pastels to create their own festive masterpiece. Handmade Christmas. Explore Christmas craft-making and learn macrame techniques to create their own Santa Claus decoration. Thursday, 21 December Upcycled Christmas Wreaths. Children learn how to create their own festive wreaths using recycled materials. Festive Puppets. Explore storytelling through puppetry as children design and create their own hand-puppet to take the stage. Friday, 22 December Festive Felt Decorations. In this programme, children learn and apply techniques in textiles to create their own decorations. Handprinted cards. Design and create their own handprinted cards for their nearest and dearest.

QLDC Summer School Holiday programme Bookings are open for the QLDC school holiday programme. The programme runs Monday to Friday from Wednesday, 20 December, through until Friday, 2 February. There are two age group programmes, one for ﬁve-to-seven-year-olds and the second for eight-to-12s. Most programmes run from 8am to 5.30pm. Programmes are downloadable, and bookings can be made online. For more go to the QLDC website, qldc.govt.nz, and search ‘school holiday’.

BALLET The Magic of the Lamp This is a visually spectacular ballet performed by students from Wakatipu Conservatoire of Classical Ballet. It follows the basic story of Aladdin with references to the Persian, Chinese and Indian cultures. The performance involves 120 students, ages three to adult, and nearly 400 costumes. Featuring ballet, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary dance. Ticket online at Te Atamira. When: Saturday, 16 December, 4pm and Sunday, 17 December, 11am Where: Memorial Centre, Memorial Drive, Queenstown

GOLF Futures Whakatipu Festival of Golf Everyone who enjoys golf is invited for a Christmasthemed afternoon of fun golf challenges and activities, giveaways, prizes and a BBQ, aimed young people and their families. This is free and a great opportunity for youngsters to have a go, learn new skills and have fun. All equipment is provided, and no experience is needed. Just turn up from 2pm onwards (registrations start at 2pm, event starts at 2.30 pm) everyone is welcome! When: Sunday, 17 December, 2pm-4pm Where: Queenstown Golf Club, 759 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights

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Tit bits FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Venezuela Referendum Venezuelans who turned out to vote in a referendum on the status of a disputed oil-rich territory long controlled by Guyana have overwhelmingly backed Venezuela’s territorial claim. More than 95% approved establishing a new Venezuelan state in the territory known as Essequibo, officials said. Guyana, and British Guiana before it, have administered Essequibo for over a century. The referendum has ratcheted up tensions between the two neighbours. Critics of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, say he called the non-binding referendum to whip up nationalist fervour and distract from calls for free and fair elections to be held. The 159,500-sq-km (61,600-square-mile) region makes up two thirds of the total of the land currently controlled by Guyana. Venezuela has long maintained that a decision taken in 1899 by an international arbitral tribunal to award it to Britain, the colonial power which at the time ruled over Guyana, was unfair. The matter is currently before the International Court of Justice, although Venezuela has disputed the international court’s authority to rule on the Essequibo dispute.

The 2023 Kennedy Center Honors recognizes comedian Billy Crystal, hiphop singer and actress Queen Latifah, singer-songwriter Dionne Warwick, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, and opera singer Renée Fleming with artistic lifetime achievement awards. President Joe Biden welcomed the honorees to the White House before the event, saying the performing arts “reflect who we are as Americans and as human beings.” Hollywood Reporter

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Spotify cuts 17% of workforce Spotify shares closed up more than 7% after the music streaming service said it is laying off 17% of its workforce, in a dramatic move aimed at reducing its costs and adjusting for a slowdown in growth. In an email sent to staff, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said that Spotify was taking “substantial action to right size our costs,” adding that the company took on too many employees over the years 2020 and 2021, when capital was cheap and tech companies could invest significant sums into team expansion. The latest round of cuts equates to roughly 1,500 jobs. CNBC

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ARIES In December, you will have Jupiter in your sign. During the ﬁrst half of the month, your attention will be directed towards professional aspirations, while in the second phase, you will focus on personal life and love relationships. In the ﬁrst & second week, there will be some indications of career changes, you may take up tasks you have not done in your professional life yet. Keep an open mind!

LEO Growth & expansion will be the theme of December for you. During the initial part of the month, you will concentrate on your personal life. As the month progresses, there is gradual shift in your focus from family to relations to career & ﬁnance. Use this time to make your dreams a reality. Start the ball rolling, even if it is from behind the scenes. You are in-charge here!

CAPRICON You will be busy! This month your focus will be planning for holiday trips, travelling for professional purposes and going on various outings, major successful meetings with clients. You will plan the ﬁnances for next year after meticulously reviewing them. You are advised not to loose your focus from your health and do not forget to breathe. Overall, a good month for you!

TARUS During this month, you will have time to concentrate on your well-being. You will focus on your pending assignments in your personal life. You will be more communicative & affectionate towards your loved ones & resolve any existing issues. As the moon is exalted, it will help you to innovate & experiment at workplace & family life at home. Use this time as it will make you feel good about yourself.

VIRGO The planetary transits will impact you significantly in December. Jupiter in Aries will bring you a surge of energy. You will find an unexpected increase in income & some good indicators of improved well-being. Focus on your relationship in second & third week as there are chances of some minor conflicts. Nurture your love life, leaving no chances for any complains. Love always wins!

AQUARIUS December will be a period where you will be learning new skills & finding new educational opportunities, with a focus on improving your professional growth. Business people will find this time favorable to sign new contracts. This will also be a reunion time for couples. You will manage to solve any longstanding conflicts, and many will come forward to help & support you. Lucky you!

Monthly Horoscope December 2023

GEMINI The transitional changes in December will have a mixed impact on aspects of your life. Your health is likely to be great this month. However, self-care should remain a priority. Your family life will be harmonious. Additionally, you may have romantic encounters or get into a new, surprising relationship. Work front, take any new opportunities coming your way. This will be a month of active dynamism and excitement.

LIBRA The month ahead is very good for single people as you ﬁnally express your feelings to the person you admire. This relationship will prove to be one of the best happenings of your life and will bring you much happiness. Take time out as much as possible for this person and think of creative ways to bring smile on their face. Consider yourself lucky as you might meet your soulmate. Christmas bells are ringing!

SAGITTARIUS December will be the time when you feel energized & motivated to pursue your goals and dreams of the future. This is great time to start new projects, take on new challenges, and explore new opportunities in your personal & professional life. You may make long-term decisions of great signiﬁcance. Second week will make you feel more responsible & in control of your life. You have got this!

CANCER Things will certainly look up for you on the career front this month. You will be appreciated as you have a lot of brilliant ideas & suggestions, to improve not just your work but the overall performance of the company. You will attract very positive offers that deserve some careful thought & time, do not let this pass by you. You might have to step in & play the role of meditator at work. Big role there!

SCORPIO A harmonious atmosphere can be expected on your professional front his month. You will ﬁnd unequivocal support for all your plans. However, do not take the support of others for granted. Your ﬁnances are expected to remain stable and will allow you to make plans for future investments. Couples will be in the mood for more interactions & secret meetings! O-lala

PISCES This last month of the year will be time to review the past & modify the plans for the new year & the long run. This month, you will plan to achieve your long cherished dreams such as purchasing a house, getting a foreign job or buying a vehicle. Unexpected turns & rapid change in plans will keep things exciting for you on the love front. Work will get praise too. *Note – Follow your instincts instead of taking advice.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT and be a part of Republic Hospitality Group • • •

WE'RE HIRING!

WORK IN QUEENSTOWN'S MOST ICONIC VENUES Join the team at New Zealand’ s ultimate collection of fine dining, consisting of The Grille & No.5 Church Lane. We are looking for confident, energetic and experienced professionals, who strive to deliver a high standard of service to our guests. Permanent and part time positions available.

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BARTENDERS WAITSTAFF CHEF DE PARTIE SOUS CHEF Apply today!

EMAIL: Your CV to recruitment@imperiumcollection.com STOP BY: Drop off your CV and meet us in person! FIND OUT MORE: www.imperiumcollection.com

SENIOR CHEF ROLE We are busy daytime winery restaurant located in arrowtown open 9-5 daily. Sick of working nights? This role is a daytime position with a great work life balance of 4 days on / 3 oﬀ! We are looking for a permanent Senior Chef who has the skills and experience to work in a fast paced restaurant and be able to work their own section. We oﬀer: • Great remuneration - hourly wages plus great tips! • Great team & support You must have to apply: • 2 years + experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering quality food at a high standard • Hard working and great work ethic is a must If interested send your CV to deb@mora-artisan.co.nz

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Tired of being bored at work? Want to make your Queenstown life epic! Looking to meet a fun and friendly crew?

Republic Hospitality Group has 10 venues in Queenstown, and we offer casual, part-time and full-time work. So whether it’s bar, restaurant or kitchen work you’re interested in, we’ve got it available at all levels. Our perks are pretty hard to beat: • Staff pricing (did someone say great deals on food & drink?) • Staff accommodation options • Epic staff parties • Great staff incentives • A trusting culture • Competitive pay • Free staff meals • Training and upskilling • A welcoming and friendly team

Get in touch and join us today, email HR@republicqt.co.nz and tell us what you’re looking for. Check out our venues at www.republichospitality.co.nz

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Dental Assistant – Full-time We are looking for a fantastic new team member to join our busy practice! Remarkables Dental is a modern dental practice with stunning views of the Remarkables mountain range in Queenstown. We currently have a full-time position available for a Dental Assistant/Steri Assistant to work 5 days per week. As a Dental Assistant you will be required to provide chairside assistance to our dentists and hygienists, sterilise instruments, and reception duties as needed. The successful applicant: • Be available to work shifts ranging from Monday – Saturday, 8:15am - 5:30pm • Previous dental assisting experience is an advantage but not essential – on the job training will be provided • Good computer skills • Good standard of written and spoken English Perks include staff benefits and discounted treatments, being part of a supportive and fun team, and the potential to upskill and receive ongoing training. About you: • A willingness to learn and develop your skills • A strong work ethic and ability to communicate effectively • A bubbly and kind personality, with a team-oriented approach to care • Attention to detail and good at multitasking If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume and cover letter to: manager@wanakadental.co.nz

Marketing Executive

Full-time role Based out of our central Queenstown ofﬁce A tourism, leisure and hospitality company we are seeking a passionate Marketing individual to help drive our short-term visitor accommodation, hospitality, and activity-based businesses to the next level.

Rātā Restaurant Assistant Manager Wait Staff Kitchen Porter

If you are looking for an interesting role with opportunities to develop your skills further, share your knowledge and experience and where your actions make a real positive difference. Join us at this exciting time in our company’s growth.

Rātā is on the lookout for a confident and experienced Waitstaff with a bucket load of personality to join our fabulous Front of House team! We pride ourselves on not only being an incredible place to dine, but also a great place to work. We have a fabulous fun and hardworking team, who work to create a perfect guest experience whilst having a great time together. We are looking for someone who • Has some good experience and ‘can do’ attitude • Is confident, friendly, who gets along with everyone and brings good energy to every shift • Loves spinning a good yarn and getting to know your customers • Takes pride in delivering a first class experience every time • Is a great sales person and can get our customers excited by our New Zealand inspired menu • Is keen to expand their knowledge and be part of a great team Full time and part time positions available. We have plenty of flexible hours available; we aim to make sure that all of our crew gets a great work life balance so you can enjoy the lifestyle Queenstown has to offer!

Please send cover letter and current CV to: mala@distinctivenz.com

Send us your current C.V. and a cover letter hr@gotocollection.co.nz

Ideal Candidate: • • • • • • • • • • •

An experienced Marketing professional Possess excellent English literature and language skills Be creative and have a great eye and ear for detail Understanding of the tourism and leisure markets Able to drive online sales and measure ROI Familiarity with online content creation, delivery, including social media Possess website development knowledge and management experience Hold a mature, stable outlook on life Clean driving license Be Self-motivated Organised

The Role: This role will fulﬁl a critical function in the continued growth of the business. With a wage commensurate with experience, allocated resources, and the direct support and engagement of senior management helping you ensure the development of our brand and market presence.

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Housekeepers Wanted • • • •

Self motivated, able to work alone Efficient, able to work under pressure Experience preferred but not essential Staff required immediately and for busy summer period • We are accredited employer & can offer visa sponsorship • $26-$28 per hour depending on experience

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SOUS CHEF POSITION Cafe society located in the 5 Mile Center is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team! This role is Full time, 5 days a week and a minimum of 30 hours per week. Send us your CV to cafesociety@xtra.co.nz if interested

Email your CV to operations@staysouth.com

Odelay cafe is looking for conﬁdent cooks/ chefs for a summer position- full time. Training given.

Front of House, Kitchenhand and Barista roles also available Email odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz

Full-Time Duty Manager On the Spot Fernhill Grocery We need another someone great to join the FGS (f%&king great store) team!

Be part of our fantastic team

TIG WELDER

Positions available

Workshop based in Cromwell.

Experienced Chef

Min 5 years experience Must have great communication skills and be reliable and organised. Great small busy team environment. This is a full-time, permanent position and applicants for this position should have a NZ drivers’ licence, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa Send us your CV today to paul@sle.nz

Email CV to fernhillstore@gmail.com or drop one in store.

Demi Chef Chef de Partie Waiter/Waitress Bar tender

Alternative Ventures Ltd is looking for a builder and stonemason to join their team in the Queenstown area.

We offer:

• Great guaranteed hours, 35-40. If you want more! Hours are available. If that is all you want it’s good with us too.

Are you passionate about fashion and creating unforgettable customer experiences? We are hiring and if you have previous retail experience, we would love to hear from you!

To ﬁnd out more, visit the careers page on our website at www.decodequeenstown.com

Carpenters, apprentices and hammerhands welcome to contact for further detail. Immediate start with competitive rates dependent on experience. NZ residents and/or working VISA necessary. Contact Dave daveviitakangas@gmail.com

• We are an accredited employer. • A fantastic working environment with opportunity to grow and learn. Send your CV to: bookings@pedrosbythelake.co.nz 022 529 7221 | 021 115 3271

• Flexible hours • Great staﬀ beneﬁts • Located in the heart of Queenstown This Position Could Suit: • School leavers ready to dive into the workforce. • Individuals re-entering the job market with a passion for fashion and customer service. • Someone already in retail looking to diversify their work opportunities.

Must have a fantastic work ethic and customer focus.

full time and part time

• GREAT REMUNERATION based on experience

CASUAL SALES ASSISTANT

• Duty Manager training provided • Shifts are evenings & weekends • Great working environment • Best customers in Queenstown!

Waiters / Bar Staﬀ / Food Runners wanted! • Competitive rates of pay • Great company perks across NZ & Australia • Full training provided • Be a part of a great team! Please send your CV to kenna.matthews@whiteandwongs.co.nz or alternatively pop in and meet our team.

We are hiring!!!

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VACANCIES Real careers, real purpose Ph: 03 409 2800 info@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz

Find professional development, master a work-life balance, and join our whānau in the most beautiful places on earth. With a wide selection of work available, and accommodation for the right candidates, we’re here to support you for a good time AND a long time.

Some positions available in Queenstown and further afield: Queenstown

Further Afield:

• Eastern Digital Executive • Host – TSS Earnslaw • Stoker / Boiler Operator – TSS Earnslaw • Experienced Jet Boat Driver • Chef de Partie • Kitchen Hand

• Maritime Operations Advisor (Te Anau) • Crew (Milford Sound) • Store Person – Engineering (Te Anau) • Coach Driver (Doubtful Sound)

CHEF WINE SALES ADVISOR Attention Hospitality Professionals. Maximise your wine knowledge by moving into one of Queenstown’s most lucrative hospitality sales roles. • No night shifts • Significant earning potential • Training and development in wine and sales We are looking for a senior hospitality professional to train as a Wine Advisor in our Cellar Door Team. Kinross has a unique business model in the wine-industry and because of this, can offer our Wine Advisors well-above-average remuneration. At the Kinross Cellar Door, our Wine Experiences are so much more than a splash tasting. They are an authentic Central Otago wine experience that take guests on a 45 minute journey of our region like no other, telling the stories of the people and places and immersing our guests into the world of wine. We are looking for an experienced and engaging individual to join our young and fun team; someone who is keen to share their passion for our area and our wine with all the domestic and international guests who visit. Wine experience and/or qualifications are a real bonus, but more important is the personality, passion, coachability and belief in what we are doing at Kinross. Please apply with CV and cover letter to christine@kinross.nz, giving details of your qualifications and experience. Applicants must currently reside in NZ as a NZ citizen, resident or have a valid work visa. Please give details of visa type and expiry.Own transport and accommodation is required, as is a clean police check.

An excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated chef to join our small team at the Gin Garden in Arthurs Point which is the cellar door for Broken Heart Spirits. • Competitive Rates • Great hours – no late nights • Work Independently • Must have minimum 3 years experience Email us gingarden@brokenheartspirits.com

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VACANCIES Sales & Marketing Role A full-time role has become available for Queenstown’s premier wine tour provider. This dynamic role involves managing local sales, all marketing facets (including digital) and some operations cover. Sales and marketing experience required, as well as strong communication, customer service, computer proﬁciency and time management skills. Based in Frankton oﬃce working predominantly Mon – Fri. Enquire now! Sarah Russell, GM (03) 442 6920 sarah@appellationwinetours.nz

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